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Acrodermatitis enteropathica--a case report.

K Vasantha, K A Kannan

    Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
    |October 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Acrodermatitis enteropathica, a rare disease in infant girls, causes distinctive skin rashes, nail dystrophy, and hair loss. Low serum zinc levels are identified as the primary cause of this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Dermatology
    • Human Genetics
    • Nutritional Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare genetic or acquired disorder.
    • It primarily affects infants, particularly infant girls.
    • The condition is characterized by specific dermatological and physical manifestations.

    Observation:

    • Affected infants present with skin lesions starting as vesicles that evolve into erythematous, squamous, psoriasiform rashes.
    • Nail dystrophy, alopecia (hair loss), and loss of eyelashes and eyebrows are common clinical features.
    • Clinical presentation suggests a systemic underlying cause impacting ectodermal structures.

    Findings:

    • Patients with acrodermatitis enteropathica exhibit significantly low serum zinc levels.

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  • Zinc deficiency is strongly implicated as the etiological factor.
  • This deficiency underlies the observed cutaneous and ectodermal abnormalities.

    • Implications:

    • Early diagnosis and zinc supplementation are crucial for managing acrodermatitis enteropathica.
    • Understanding the role of zinc highlights the importance of micronutrient status in infant health.
    • This condition underscores the link between nutrition, genetics, and dermatological health.